Barriers to Brave Leadership: The 4 Errors to Avoid

4 Practices That Hinder Brave Leadership

What is brave leadership? What are the common barriers to brave leadership in organizations? Brave leadership is a type of leadership that allows for risk and failure, and positively engages with feelings of uncertainty and fear. Organizations that fail to build trust with their workforce, prepare their team to deal with failure, and establish clear values will find it difficult to groom brave leaders. Read on to discover how to overcome the barriers to brave leadership.

Financial Setpoint: Why the Poor Stay Poor

Why Socioeconomic Status and Depression Are Linked

What is the financial setpoint? Why do the poor stay poor and the rich stay rich? One of the main reasons poor people stay poor is because they lack money management skills. Even when a huge sum of money lands in their lap (e.g. through lottery or inheritance), people often end up broke within a few years. According to T. Harv Eker, the author of Secrets of the Millionaire Mind, the reason for this is their “financial setpoint.” Keep reading to learn how one’s financial setpoint—the amount of money they feel they can comfortably manage—keep poor people poor and rich

How to Invest for Retirement: Spread Your Risk

Wealth Building and the Power of Compounding

How many years do you have left until you hope to retire? Considering your age and the time you have until retirement, how would you balance your investment portfolio? According to David Bach, the author of The Automatic Millionaire, the key factors to consider when it comes to investing for retirement are how long you intend to invest your money for and how aggressively you want to invest. The younger you are, the more you can afford to take risks with your money because you have more time on your side. In this article, we’ll explain how to invest for

Crossing the Chasm: Technology Adoption Life Cycle

Crossing the Chasm: Technology Adoption Life Cycle

What is the Technology Adoption Life Cycle? What is the “chasm” in the context of the Technology Adoption Life Cycle model? The Technology Adoption Lifecycle is a theoretical model that aims to describe customer behavior in relation to the adoption or acceptance of a new product or technological innovation. According to Geoffrey Moore, the author of Crossing the Chasm, the Technology Adoption Life Cycle model doesn’t account for gaps that create the “chasm” between the early market and the mainstream market. In this article, we’ll discuss the flaw in the TALC model (according to Moore) and his revised explanation of the

The 4 Tips for Creating Engaging Content

The 4 Tips for Creating Engaging Content

Are you trying to create a personal brand? How can you create engaging content to grow your audience and boost your SEO? Gary Vaynerchuk (also known as Gary Vee online) is a renowned entrepreneur and social media expert. In his book Crush It!, he provides a list of four things you must do in order to create engaging content. Continue reading for Vaynerchuk’s advice.

The Importance of Clarifying Your Values

Clarifying Your Values: How Do You Want to Live

Why is clarifying your values important? What is the problem with having too many values? Clarifying your values will ensure you have a blueprint to serve as a guide when taking risks and making tough decisions. You should settle on just two values. It will be difficult for you to commit when you have too many values. They will only become meaningless feel-good words.  Read on to learn more about the importance of having clear personal values.

The Biggest Myths About Vulnerability in Leadership

How to Embrace Vulnerability in Leadership

What does vulnerability in leadership look like? What are the beliefs stopping leaders from showing vulnerability? Vulnerability in leadership involves the ability to acknowledge the risk and uncertainty of a situation, talk openly about it, and create a safe space for your subordinates to discuss it. Wrong beliefs like “vulnerability means weakness” or “there must be trust before vulnerability” stop leaders from showing vulnerability. Read on to discover how to embrace vulnerability in leadership.

The 10 Signs That You Have a “Poor Mindset”

The 10 Signs That You Have a “Poor Mindset”

Are you tired of being a victim of your financial circumstances?  What are the different ways you tend to sabotage your finances? According to T. Harv Eker, the author of Secrets of the Millionaire Mind, there are 10 negative tendencies that reinforce your belief that you’re powerless when it comes to money. Challenging these negative tendencies is the first step to eliminating them. In this article, we’ll help you to identify the specific thoughts and beliefs that discourage you from taking positive actions to improve your finances.